Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to VA Simple Basic Auth
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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MirSecurev1.0.1
MirSecure protects your WordPress REST API by allowing access only to authenticated users.
Mir Post Importerv1.0.0
Securely import WordPress posts from authenticated remote websites using the WordPress REST API. Fully compatible with Elementor.
Simple REST API Authentication plugin for WordPress - a powerful solution for integrating your website with external applications.
WP Basic Authenticationv1.2.1
Basic Authentication for protected your development WordPress site like .htpasswd
Add Google’s simple checkbox reCAPTCHA to WordPress wp-admin login page.
This plugin prevents unauthorized logins and sets time limits for users by using app authentication.
A WordPress Admin URL Masking Plugin with optional IP-based whitelisting to limit access to allowed IPs only.
Conceal the standard WordPress login endpoints behind a tested private URL with reliable recovery controls.
Brute Force Protectorv1.0.0
Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks, login security threats, and unauthorized access. Limit login attempts, block malicious IPs, and …